Agglomerate Tile Testing
Navigate agglomerate tile testing with confidence. IPA Laboratories applies proven ANSI, ASTM, and European methods to evaluate performance where no U.S. specification exists.
Available Tests
| ANSI A128.1 | Dimensional Stability |
|---|---|
| ANSI A326.3 | Dynamic Coefficient of Friction (DCOF) [video] |
| ASTM C140 | Compressive Strength |
| ASTM C140 | Water Absorption |
| ASTM C140 | Flexural Strength |
| ASTM C482 | Bond Strength |
| ASTM C484 | Thermal Shock Resistance |
| ASTM C485, ASTM C499, ASTM C502 | Dimensions |
| ASTM C650 | Chemical Resistance |
| ASTM C1378 | Stain Resistance |
| EN 14617-1 | Water Absorption & Density |
|---|---|
| EN 14617-2 | Flexural Strength |
| EN 14617-5 | Freeze–Thaw Resistance |
| EN 14617-6 | Thermal Shock Resistance |
| EN 14617-9 | Impact Resistance |
| EN 14617-10 | Chemical Resistance |
| EN 14617-11 | Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
| EN 14617-16 | Dimensions |
Comprehensive
Testing
Broad array of ISO 17025-accredited tests for ASTM, ANSI and ISO standards, as well as customized testing for research and development
Unparalleled
Experience
Lab staff with over 125 years of combined experience in product evaluation and research
Multidisciplinary
Expertise
Engineers and scientists on staff, combined with additional collaboration with Clemson University and others
Standards
Insight
Participation and leadership in more than 20 international standards committees, providing unmatched knowledge into standards and testing methods
Additional Resources
In Part 1 of this series, ANSI A326.3 was introduced as a widely used standard for measuring the dynamic
If you import tile tested to ISO 13006, it is easy to assume that testing automatically demonstrates compliance with U.S.
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